The user underwent a second hair transplant for the crown and mid-scalp, achieving good density. They are using minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin, and considering PRP treatments to enhance growth.
The conversation discusses the potential use of verteporfin for hair loss treatment, with one user mentioning their surgeon's interest in trying it and another noting its research status and clinical use as a YAP inhibitor. Some users debate the market size, availability of generics, and the optimism in the hair loss community regarding new treatments.
PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment that inhibits mitochondrial pyruvate carriers, increasing lactate dehydrogenase activity and stimulating hair follicle stem cells. In a phase 1 trial, 31% of participants showed over 20% hair density increase with PP405 treatment.
A user shared progress pictures after 40 days of using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and KX-826 following a hair transplant. They previously used Polaris NR-11, which contains finasteride and minoxidil, and experienced significant hair regrowth.
A 32-year-old male shares his 7-month hair regrowth progress using 1 mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, dermarolling every four days, 1.5% ketoconazole shampoo every three days, and zinc and vitamin D supplements initially. He applies minoxidil primarily to his temples and hairline, avoiding the crown, and reports significant improvement in diffusive thinning.
The user has been using topical minoxidil 6% and finasteride 0.05% once daily, along with microneedling, vitamins, and nizoral shampoo. They recently increased the topical treatments to twice daily for faster results, experiencing only initial shedding.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and improved hair health using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. Other users discussed the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, with some expressing concerns about potential side effects.
A user is considering a hair transplant in a "mohawk" pattern with scalp micropigmentation (SMP) on the sides and back, questioning its feasibility and appearance. Others discuss donor region quality, potential scarring, and alternative treatments like dutasteride and RU58841.